Daily through May 27. Rousakis Plaza, River Street. Savannah’s riverfront gets patriotic for Memorial Day weekend May 25 through 27. The family friendly festivities include performances by the Air National Guard Band of the South and the 116th Army Band from Ellenwood. Proceeds go to the Georgia National Guard’s Family Support Foundation.

Mini-Comics Expo

11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 26. SCAD Student Center, second floor. SCAD sequential art will host a Mini-Comics Expo on the SCAD Student Center second floor in celebration of hand-made comics and self-publishing. Nearly 40 SCAD sequential art students will be on site to exhibit and sell their self-published mini-comics and zines. Professors and graduate students will also demonstrate drawing comics, and creating and binding comics books. For more information, visit www.seqalab.com.

Clean up Evergreen Cemetery

7 a.m.-12 p.m. May 25-26. Evergreen Cemetery. Come help friends and family of Evergreen Cemetery May 26 and 27. Bring your lawn mowers, weed eaters, and rakes. Monetary donations are also welcome. For more information, call 912-704-1081, 912-663-5117, 912-398-5409 or 912-663-3879.

Charity Ride for S.T.E.P.S. Summer Camp

10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 26. Johnson High School. All charity ride participants will meet at Johnson High School at 10 a.m. May 26 and ride to Kings Ferry Park. The purpose of the ride is to raise money to support S.T.E.P.S. Summer Camp. The camp provides a day camp experience for severely disabled children. Donations will be accepted at both locations. For more information, call 912-236-7013.

Memorial Day Weekend Paddle Trip

May 26-28. Join us in celebrating the beginning of the summer with a paddle trip down the beautiful Savannah River. We will depart Saturday morning (May 26) at 8 a.m. from Burton’s Ferry Landing on Hwy 301 in Sylvania, GA and end Monday afternoon (May 28) at Ebenezer Landing in Rincon, GA. The days will be spent exploring primitive oxbows, searching for gators and birds, and learning about the history of the area. Nights will be spent camping along the banks of the river and enjoying storytelling around a campfire. A motorized boat will be trailing the canoers and kayakers so you will not have to carry your gear. We will transport you and your boat back to the starting location upon the end of the trip. And, of course, we will feed you well! The cost is $225 per person or $600 for a family of 4 (children must be under 16 years of age). For more information, visit www.savannahriverkeeper.org.

Memorial Day Weekend Program

10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 26. Fort McAllister State Historic Park, GA Spur 144/ Fort McAllister Road. Fort McAllister will host a Memorial Day weekend program Saturday, May 26. The program will focus on the life of the common Confederate and Union soldiers. There will be musket and cannon demonstrations. Special salutes fired in honor of war dead. The cost is $6.50 for adults and $3.75 for children. For more information, call 912-727-2339.

National Federation of the Blind monthly meeting

2:30-4:30 p.m. May 26. Thomas Francis Williams Court, 1900 Lincoln St. The National Federation of the Blind of Chatham County will hold their monthly meeting May 26. The public is invited. For more information, call 912-233-3798 or 912-398-5740.

The Savannah Mile Run

8 a.m. May 26. Forsyth Park. This popular run will begin at Forsyth Park and continue one mile straight down Drayton Street, finishing on Broughton Street. This unique running event attracts all levels of participants, from children to experienced runners. The Savannah Mile will include five heats and feature a Fun Run Family Heat and five age groups, guaranteeing many award winners. All proceeds go to The 200 Club, supporting its founding mission to “Care for those who care for us.” The cost is $20 through May 24; $25 May 25 and 26. Army Rangers and families are complimentary. To register, please visit The 200 Club online at www.twohundredclub.org or Fleet Feet Savannah at www.fleetfeetsavannah.com/savannah-mile.

Discovering 1820s Savannah: Early Bird’s Walking Tour of the City Isaiah Knew

7:30 a.m. Saturdays in May. See what survives of the 1820s Savannah that master builder Isaiah Davenport knew. Beginning at the Davenport House Museum (1820) participants will walk by some of the finest examples of preservation in the city and learn about what no longer remains. Topics will include the Great Fire of 1820, the yellow fever epidemic of 1820, Lafayette’s visit to Savannah in 1825 and the celebrations surrounding the 50th anniversary of the United States in 1826. Coffee and treats in the Davenport House garden will follow. Tour last 100 minutes and covers 2.7 miles. The cost is $20. Tour dates are: May 5; May 12; May 19; May 26. For more information, visit www.davenporthousemuseum.org.

MAY 27

NAACP Meet the candidates

4 p.m. May 27. First African Baptist Church, 23 Montgomery St. The Savannah branch NAACP encourages the public to meet the 2012 candidates on Sunday, May 27, at the First African Baptist Church. In conjunction with its general meeting, and in preparation for the July 31 primary, the NAACP has invited all candidates to introduce themselves. The NAACP does not endorse candidates. For more information, call 912-233-4161 or visit www.savnaacp.com.

2012 Armed Forces Festival

Throughout day. Rousakis Plaza, River Street. Savannah’s riverfront gets patriotic for Memorial Day weekend May 25 through 27. The family friendly festivities include performances by the Air National Guard Band of the South and the 116th Army Band from Ellenwood. Proceeds go to the Georgia National Guard’s Family Support Foundation.

“Remembering Our Heroes” service and picnic

10:30 a.m. May 27. Coastal Cathedral, 275 Berwick Blvd. On Sunday, May 27, Coastal Cathedral will be holding a special Memorial Day service in the Sanctuary. It will feature a video, Color Guard from Hunter AAF, wreath presentation, and patriotic music. After the service, the community is invited to an outdoor picnic. Free food and refreshments will be provided. Military vehicles from Hunter AAF will be on display. For more information, call 912-925-1415 or visit, www.coastalcathedral.net.

Vietnam Veterans of America sponsoring Memorial Candlelight Ceremony

6:30 p.m. May 27. Emmet Park, East Bay Street. Chapter 671 of the Vietnam Veterans of America is sponsoring the annual Memorial Candlelight Ceremony at the Vietnam Memorial in Emmet Park. The service will begin at 6:30 p.m. with The Brass Quintet form the Infantry Division Band at Ft. Stewart. The special speaker will be Major General Jeffrey E. Phillips US Army assistant deputy chief of staff, G-1. For more information, visit www.vvasav.com.

MAY 28

Third Infantry Division Soldiers to participate in Memorial Day ceremonies

10 a.m. May 28. Bonaventure Cemetery. The 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd ID, provides a firing party and a non-commissioned officer to be recognized, and the 3rd ID Band provides the brass quintet, for the Annual Chatham County American Legion Memorial Day Ceremony, Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah.

Third Infantry Division Soldiers to participate in Memorial Day ceremonies

12 p.m. May 28. Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, 315 Greenwich Road. Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Invites all who wish to honor our military veterans to a Memorial Day “Moment of Prayer” in our Chapel of Faith to say a word of thanks to our fallen heroes. Dedication prayer and poetry reading followed by refreshments and snacks. For more information, call 912-236-0254.

Memorial Day Ceremony

11 a.m. May 28. Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 8819 U.S. 301. The Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Glennville will host a Memorial Day ceremony May 28. The Glennville VFW/American Legion post will participate in the service, along with members of Ft. Stewart’s 3rd Infantry Division and a bugler from Bugles Across America. For more information, call 912-654-5398.

MAY 29

Microsoft Office classes offered at the Coastal Georgia Center

6:30-9:30 p.m. May 29 and May 31. The Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. Microsoft Excel 1 will be held May 29 and May 31. This two-part course covers the basic Excel environment: creating workbooks, navigating the Excel working screen and more. Other comprehensive classes include, Introduction to Computers, Word, and Powerpoint. In addition to individual rates, corporate rates are available for companies or organizations that enroll four or more students. For more details on Microsoft courses, visit www.ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/microsoft. You may register for a course online at www.ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/microsoftregister.html. For more information, contact Judy Fogarty at The Coastal Georgia Center, 912-644-5967 or jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu.

MAY 30

Health Expo

9 a.m.- 12 p.m. May 30. Ed Young Senior Center, 103 Turnberry, Port Wentworth. Senior Citizens Inc., The City of Port Wentworth and the Ed Young Senior Center will host a health expo May 30. The event will feature various talks on nutrition for seniors, skincare, exercise and more. For more information, call 912-964-5411.

Team in Training information meeting

6 p.m. May 30. D1 Sports, 5918 Ogeechee Road. The Savannah Chapter of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training program is offering training for four events taking place this Fall. The training will prepare participants for the ESI Ironman 70.3 Augusta and the Nike Women’s Marathon. The meeting will take place at D1 Sports May 30. For more information, visit www.teamintraining.org/ga.

MAY 31

Savannah Preservation Festival

6-9 p.m. May 31. Isaiah Davenport House, 324 East State St. Guests will celebrate the grand finale of the Savannah Preservation Festival with a Garden Party at the Davenport House featuring live music, hors d’oeuvres, wine, raffle drawing, an exotic plant auction and a container garden exhibit created by some of Savannah’s finest floral designers. In addition, the winning entries from the “Pennies for Preservation” poster contest will be on display. Tickets are $75. For more information, visit www.myHSF.org.

JUNE 1

First Friday For Folk Music

7:30 p.m. June 1. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. The next scheduled First Friday for Folk Music will be held at Stewart Hall, First Presbyterian Church June 1. It is a smoke free, alcohol free, family friendly evening of music in a coffee house setting. This month’s show being the 16th anniversary will feature an anniversary surprise led by Chris Desa and other society members, as well as touring Nashville singer/songwriter Joni Bishop. There is a suggested minimum donation of $2. For more information call 912-355-7172 or 912-898-1876 or visit www.savannahfolk.org.

Screening of “Mother Nature’s Child”

6:30 p.m. June 1. Bamboo Farm and Costal Gardens, 2 Canebrake Road. “Mother Nature’s Child” explores the essential ways contact with the natural world promotes children’s health and well-being. In addition to the moving expressions of the children themselves, the film includes interviews with Richard Louv, author of “Last Child in the Woods”; tracker Jon Young; authors Stephen Kellert and David Sobel; outdoor educators Brother Yusuf Burgess, Misha Golfman and Amy Beam; Nancy Bell of The Conservation Fund; and teachers of every age group. The cost is $8 per person. To RSVP, call 912-921-5460.

Islands Council to hold fundraiser

6-8 p.m. June 1. Parish Center, St. Peter the Apostle Church, 7020 Concord Road. The Islands Council # 10579 of the Knights of Columbus will be cooking spaghetti dinners to raise funds for the Social Apostolate of Savannah June 1. Dine in or carry out. The cost is $5 for salad, bread and spaghetti. All proceeds go to the Social Apostolate.

Glow for Good-Zumba Party

7-9 p.m. June 1. Habersham YMCA, 6400 Habersham St. Join us as we dance in the dark for a great cause. Both members and non members are invited to join the party as we turn the lights off and glow in the dark! All participants will receive glow in the dark body paint and a glow necklace to help bring the fun to this special event. The cost is $10. All proceeds benefit the Priceless Gifts Campaign which supports the YMCA’s financial assistance program. For more information, call Dede Roberts at 912-354-6223.

JUNE 2

Ed Young Senior Center yard sale

8 a.m. June 2. Ed Young Senior Center, 103 Turnberry, Port Wentworth. The Ed Young Senior Center will host a yard sale June 2. The sale will be held at the center in Port Wentworth. For more information, call 912-964-5411.

Oatland offers free admission for Coastal Wetlands Day

10 a.m.- 3 p.m. June 2. Oatland Island Wildlife Center. Oatland Island Wildlife Center will have free admission for “Coastal Wetlands Day” to be held on Saturday, June 2. This day will offer visitors fun and educational opportunities to learn about Georgia’s coastal resources with a special emphasis on coastal wetlands. For more information about the schedule of activities, call 912-395-1500.

Annual Kids Fishing Derby

8 a.m.- 12 p.m. June 2. Richmond Hill Hatchery, Ga. 144. The Richmond Hill Exchange Club will host the Annual Kids Fishing Derby June 2. The derby is free and open to children 15 and under, accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. There will be several awards presented to children 12 and under. All children will be eligible for doorprizes. To download an entry form visit, www.rhxc.org/fishing.htm. Parents must bring the form to the derby on June 2.

JUNE 3

Meet WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes

1-3 p.m. June 3. The Savannah National Guard Armory, 1248 Eisenhower Drive. Meet WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes June 3 at the National Guard Armory. He will be available for photos as well as signing autographs.

JUNE 4

Coastal Georgia Center to hold art classes

6:30-8:30 p.m. June 4, 11, 18, 25. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. Drawing 1 will teach participants to begin their drawing practice with a clear understanding of how they see things. Through intriguing exercises, they will explore perception and how it relates to what they draw. Activities will focus on using line, shadow and one point perspective. The goal of the class is for participants to gain confidence while developing their individual styles. The cost is $125 per person. For more information, call 912-651-0942 or email, christinataylor@georgiasouthern.edu.

JUNE 5

Microsoft Office classes offered at the Coastal Georgia Center

6:30-9:30 p.m. June 5 and June 7. The Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. Microsoft Excel 2 will be held June 5 and June 7. This two-part course is designed to help students acquire mastery over formulas, functions, SUMIF Function and more. Other comprehensive classes include, Introduction to Computers, Word, and Powerpoint. In addition to individual rates, corporate rates are available for companies or organizations that enroll four or more students. For more details on Microsoft courses, visit www.ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/microsoft. You may register for a course online at www.ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/microsoftregister.html. For more information, contact Judy Fogarty at The Coastal Georgia Center, 912-644-5967 or jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu.

JUNE 6

Chatham County Department of Engineering To Hold Public Information Open House

5:30-8 p.m. June 6. May Howard Elementary School, 115 Wilmington Island Road. The Chatham County Department of Engineering will hold a second Public Information Open House concerning the Johnny Mercer Pedestrian Improvement Project June 6.

The Johnny Mercer Pedestrian Improvement Project is a proposal to install an 8 foot wide multi-use path and 5 foot wide sidewalks beginning at the intersection of Concord Road and Penn Waller Road, then traveling north to the intersection of Penn Waller Road and Johnny Mercer Boulevard, then west to approximately 300 feet past Mercer’s Plaza on Johnny Mercer Boulevard.

The purpose of this Open House is to provide the public with an opportunity to view the proposed project, ask questions, and comment on the proposal.

JUNE 7

Deep Speaks!

6 p.m. June 7. Jepson Center auditorium. Deep, a local nonprofit organization that provides free after-school writing workshops in public schools, plans to release 10 new books written by Savannah youth at the Deep Speaks! event. Students from 19 Savannah public schools will perform their recently published poems and stories at Deep Speaks!, a free, open-to-the-public event. Doors open at 6 p.m. and readings will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Team in Training information meeting

5-6 p.m. June 7. Mercer Auditorium at the Hoskins Center, 4700 Waters Ave. The Savannah Chapter of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training program is offering training for four events taking place this Fall. The training will prepare participants for the ESI Ironman 70.3 Augusta and the Nike Women’s Marathon. The meeting will take place at Mercer Auditorium June 7. For more information, visit www.teamintraining.org/ga.

JUNE 8

Coastal Georgia Center to hold art classes

6:30-8:30 p.m. June 8 and 15. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. Beginning Precious Metal Clay will teach the basics of working with PMC, a putty-like mix of metal powder, water and binder that makes it possible for almost anyone to make real metal jewelry in a matter of hours. Instructor led projects are designed to ease students into the design process. Projects will focus on building forms and textures. The cost is $90 per person. For more information, call 912-651-0942 or email, christinataylor@georgiasouthern.edu.

Summer Skate Night in Port Wentworth

6-8 p.m. June 8. P.B Edwards Jr. Gymnasium, Port Wentworth. Summer Skate Nights will be held at the P.B Edwards Jr. Gymnasium in Port Wentworth June 8, July 20 and August 17. Ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. If you have your own skates or roller blades you can bring them. Please No skate boards. Concessions will be available. The cost is $5.

JUNE 9

Annual Community Awareness Day “Community Praise Party”

12-4 p.m. June 9. Cann Park, 45th and 46th Street, between Bullock and Stevens Streets. Beating the Odds All Together and Right Track Consulting, Cann/Jackson Park Neighborhood Association, and the City of Savannah are proud to announce our fifth annual Community Awareness Day event. Awareness Day is an end-of-the-school year activity to share information about community resources and programs, employment opportunities, and skills.

We will have door prizes, food, games, moon bouncer, entertainment, fun, and prayer for the entire community. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 912-335-7915 or email righttrackconsulting@gmail.com.

Art for Life’s Sake: A benefit to support the arts in Savannah

6-9 p.m. June 9. Desotorow Gallery, 2427 De Soto Ave. Desotorow Gallery, 2427 De Soto Avenue, is teaming up with local artists, businesses and musicians to present an evening of enjoyment in support of the arts. Art for Life’s Sake, a benefit for Desotorow Gallery, will feature live music, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction of affordable art. One hundred percent of the proceeds from this event will benefit Desotorow Gallery and support arts programming in the city. Bidding will begin promptly at 6 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m. For more information, email info@desotorow.org or visit www.desotorow.org. Admission is $5 for adults and kids are free.

So Easy to Preserve Foods

10 a.m. June 9. Forsyth Farmers’ Market. Join us for a free food preservation session to learn how to preserve food using a variety of food preservation methods. Participants will receive publications, recipes and food preservation information for home canning, freezing, and drying food. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 912- 652-7981 or email, uge3051@uga.edu.

Commercial High School reunion

6 p.m. June 9. Johnny Harris Restaurant. The 1957 Class of Commercial High School will hold their 55th reunion June 9. The reunion will be held in the banquet room at Johnny Harris Restaurant. For more information, call Marion Anderson Keen 912-898-0295 or Mary Jane Gallaher McCane 912-925-3973.

Celebrate the Outdoors at Fort Pulaski National Monument

9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. June 9. Fort Pulaski National Park. National Get Outdoors Day is an annual event to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun. National parks across the country are celebrating this new event by waiving entrance fees. Get outdoors, and enjoy your national parks! Fort Pulaski National Monument will offer free admission to all visitors on National Get Outdoors Day 2012, Saturday, June 9. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/fopu.

FISHH Second Annual Summer Swim Spree

7-11 a.m. June 9. Chatham County Aquatic Center. This is a project sponsored by Friends Introducing Swimming and Healthy Habits in collaboration with Georgia Coastal Aquatic Team and Savannah Swim Team .The purpose of this project is to raise funds to support the swimming programs at the West Broad YMCA in Savannah, Georgia and to raise awareness of the importance of swimming for both fitness and safety.

Funds raised through the FISHH Summer Swim Spree will enable the West Broad YMCA to provide these youth with swim instructors, life guards, swim equipment, and pool maintenance equipment, and thus be better able to serve children. For more information, call Emily Johnson at

10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 9. Tybee Island. The 15th Annual Tybee Island Tour of Homes features everything from grand coastal showplaces to Tybee’s beloved colorful and funky cottages. Proceeds benefit The Tybee Rising Tyde Community Food Pantry and the Tybee Island Maritime Academy Charter School. The tour is rain or shine and lunch is included. Tickets are $30 donation in advance and $35 day of tour.

For tickets, call Gallery by the Sea at 912-786-7979 or visit Atlantic Beacon Gallery on Tybee or E. Shaver, Bookseller in Savannah. Tickets can also be purchased at St. Michael’s School gym on the day of the tour from 9 a.m-3 p.m. For more information, visit www.tybeetourofhomes.com.

Kids Fishing Event

7 a.m. June 9. Daffin Park. The City of Savannah Recreation Services and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources will host the ninth annual Kids Fishing Event in Daffin Park June 9. Prizes for the largest fish will be awarded to youth in the 6 and under, 7 to 11 and 12 to 15 age groups. For more information, call 912-351-3841 or visit www.savannahga.gov, Recreation Services.

JUNE 10

Bonaventure Cemetery tours

2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m. June 10. Bonaventure Cemetery. Bonaventure Historical Society conducts tours of Bonaventure Cemetery on the second Sunday of each month. Tours begin at 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. Each tour lasts about an hour and there is no charge, but donations are welcome. Future tour dates are: July 8; August 12; Sept. 9; Oct. 14; Nov. 11; Dec. 9. For more information, call 912-927-6145 or 912-236-2705 or email Lhadwin@earthlink.net.

JUNE 12

Summer Forestry Series Workshop

6:30-8:30 p.m. June 12. Bamboo Farm and Costal Gardens, 2 Canebrake Road. The University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources in conjunction with the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and Georgia Forestry Commission are offering a series of forestry meetings for professional foresters, land managers, forest landowners, and other interested folks. The topic for this meeting on June 12 will be “Forest A Syst” by Dr. Kris Irwin. The cost is $20/family (1-4 persons). Please register by June 5.

Microsoft Office classes offered at the Coastal Georgia Center

6:30-9:30 p.m. June 12 and June 14. The Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. PowerPoint 1 will be held June 12 and June 14. This two-part course provides a working knowledge of PowerPoint to create dynamic, persuasive presentations. Other comprehensive classes include, Introduction to Computers, Word, and Excel. In addition to individual rates, corporate rates are available for companies or organizations that enroll four or more students. For more details on Microsoft courses, visit www.ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/microsoft. You may register for a course online at www.ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/microsoftregister.html. For more information, contact Judy Fogarty at The Coastal Georgia Center, 912-644-5967 or jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu.

JUNE 14

World’s Largest Swimming Lesson

June 14. Chatham County Aquatic Center, 7240 Sallie Mood Drive. Thousands of children around the globe are participating in The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ to help beat the second leading cause of unintended, injury related death of children ages 1-14. We are taking registration for this free event now. Children ages 3 and older including adults can participate in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ Guinness World Record attempt. Call the Aquatic Center to register. For more information, call 912-652-6793.

JUNE 16

Harley Owners Group to host Black-n-Blue Ball

7 p.m.-midnight. June 16. Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum. The Savannah Chapter of the Harley Owners Group will host the Black-n-Blue Ball to benefit the local Muscular Dystrophy Association. Dinner, soft drinks, and dessert will be served from 7:15-9:30 p.m. There will also be a cash bar, live auction, and live entertainment. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the door. For more information, visit www.savannahhog.com.

JUNE 19

Photography Workshop to be held at Skidaway Island State Park

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 1:30-4:30 p.m. June 16. Skidaway Island State Park. A workshop titled “Outdoor Photography for Beginning Digital SLR Photographers” arrives at Skidaway Island State Park June 16. This workshop targets new digital SLR photographers who wish to demystify camera settings. If paid early by June 5, the workshop fee is $20; after June 5, $22; and $25 on the day of the workshop. Workshop fees do not include the park’s regular parking fee which can be paid at Skidaway Island State Park the day of the workshop. For more information, call the park office at 912-598-2300 or visit www.gastateparks.org/SkidawayIsland or www.debuskphoto.com.

JUNE 22

Savannah Uncorked

7-10 p.m. June 22. Savannah Golf Club. This annual wine tasting event raises funds for the Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial University Medical Center, and Memorial’s trauma and critical care services. This year’s honored patients are John Manly and Megan Usher Manly. Guest sample a variety of wines from around the world and pair them with cuisine from some of Savannah’s finest chefs. Tickets are $75 each. For more information, call 912-350-1524.

JUNE 23

Coastal Amateur Radio Society hosts ARRL Field Day

2 p.m. June 23 and June 24. Reynolds Street Parking Deck, Candler Hospital. The Costal Amateur Radio Society will host ARRL Field Day June 23 and June 24. During this time they will be operating radios on several different frequency bands trying to make as many different contacts as possible. Information will be available to the general public on the various aspects of amateur radio operators.

VIP tickets are available for $100 and include a meet and greet and access to the post-performance party. Additional tickets are available for $50 for reserved front orchestra seating, $35 for rear orchestra seating and $20 for balcony seating. Tickets for Laughs for Lemonade are available at www.scadboxoffice.com.

Transformers Convention to be held in Savannah

9 a.m.-11:30 p.m. June 23. Hilton Garden Inn Savannah/Midtown, 5711 Abercorn St. Savcon is the first Transformers Convention in the history of Savannah. We’re offering a family friendly environment for families and fans of the Transformers franchise to come and enjoy all of the events on June 23 and 24. The convention will feature Mr. Gregg Berger, the voice of Grimlock in the 1984 Transformers series; Mr. Neil Kaplan, the voice of Optimus Prime in the 2001 Transformers series; Mr. Lee Tockar, the voice of Ravage in the 1998 Transformers Beast Wars series; Mr. Daniel Ross, The voice of Starscream in Transformers: The Game as well as the Ninja Vs. Movie series. Registration for the weekend is $30. For more information or to register, visit www.savcon.net.

JUNE 24

Coastal Amateur Radio Society hosts ARRL Field Day

2 p.m. June 23 and June 24. Reynolds Street Parking Deck, Candler Hospital. The Costal Amateur Radio Society will host ARRL Field Day June 23 and June 24. During this time they will be operating radios on several different frequency bands trying to make as many different contacts as possible. Information will be available to the general public on the various aspects of amateur radio operators.

Transformers Convention to be held in Savannah

9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. June 24. Hilton Garden Inn Savannah/Midtown, 5711 Abercorn St. Savcon is the first Transformers Convention in the history of Savannah. We’re offering a family friendly environment for families and fans of the Transformers franchise to come and enjoy all of the events on June 23 and 24. The convention will feature Gregg Berger, the voice of Grimlock in the 1984 Transformers series; Neil Kaplan, the voice of Optimus Prime in the 2001 Transformers series; Lee Tockar, the voice of Ravage in the 1998 Transformers Beast Wars series; Daniel Ross, The voice of Starscream in Transformers: The Game as well as the Ninja Vs. Movie series. Registration for the weekend is $30. For more information or to register, visit www.savcon.net.

JULY 20

Summer Skate Night In Port Wentworth

6-8 p.m. July 20. P.B Edwards Jr. Gymnasium, Port Wentworth. Summer Skate Nights will be held at the P.B Edwards Jr. Gymnasium in Port Wentworth June 8, July 20 and August 17. Ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. If you have your own skates or roller blades you can bring them. Please No skate boards. Concessions will be available. The cost is $5.

AUG. 17

Summer Skate Night In Port Wentworth

6-8 p.m. Aug. 17. P.B Edwards Jr. Gymnasium, Port Wentworth. Summer Skate Nights will be held at the P.B Edwards Jr. Gymnasium in Port Wentworth June 8, July 20 and August 17. Ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. If you have your own skates or roller blades you can bring them. Please No skate boards. Concessions will be available. The cost is $5.

SEPT. 19

Joan Lunden to headline Smart Women Luncheon

10 a.m. Sept. 19. Savannah International Trade and Convention Center. Joan Lunden will be the keynote speaker at the Smart Women Luncheon and Expo Sept. 19. The expo is an annual fundraiser for St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Mary Telfair Women’s Hospital, which includes the Telfair Pavilion that provides mammography, the Telfair BirthPlace, the Children’s Place and all Women’s Services at St. Joseph’s/Candler.

Tickets are $50 per person or $500 for a table of 10. For more information, contact St. Joseph’s/Candler Foundations at 912-819-8683. You may also register for the event and sign up for Smart Women updates at www.sjcsmartwomen.org.

SEPT. 22

Jean-Michel Cousteau to appear at Savannah festival

Sept. 22. Ocean advocate, explorer and filmmaker Jean-Michel Cousteau will be the keynote presenter at the 2012 Gray’s Reef Ocean Film Festival on Saturday, Sept. 22. The festival dates are Sept. 20-23. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.oceanfutures.org or www.graysreef.noaa.gov.

OCT. 5

Junior League of Savannah to hold annual Thrift Sale

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 5. Savannah Civic Center. The Junior League of Savannah announces the 65th annual Thrift Sale will be held at the Civic Center Oct. 5-6. The Preview Party will be Thursday, Oct. 4, and will be open to the public. On Saturday every item is half off. No strollers or carts allowed. Cash Only. Admission: $5 on Friday and $3 on Saturday. Tickets go on sale in late summer 2012 at the Civic Center Box Office (under Leisure Services). For tickets to be purchased and mailed, call 912-651-6556, or purchase tickets online at www.etix.com/.

OCT. 6

Junior League of Savannah to hold annual Thrift Sale

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 6. Savannah Civic Center. The Junior League of Savannah announces the 65th annual Thrift Sale will be held at the Civic Center Oct. 5-6. The Preview Party will be Thursday, Oct. 4, and will be open to the public. On Saturday every item is half off. No strollers or carts allowed. Cash Only. Admission: $5 on Friday and $3 on Saturday. Tickets go on sale in late summer 2012 at the Civic Center Box Office (under Leisure Services). For tickets to be purchased and mailed, call 912-651-6556, or purchase tickets online at www.etix.com/.

NOV. 5

Coastal Georgia Center to hold art classes

6:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays, Nov. 5- Dec. 3. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. Jewelry Making with Precious Metal Clay will provide a chance for participants to explore the potential of Hadar’s ™ copper and bronze clays through the art of jewelry making. Focusing on texturing, building and burnout techniques, participants will explore the properties of metal clay and how it is suited to making creative elements, charms, clasps and beads that can be assembled into original pieces of jewelry. This is a great introductory workshop and well suited for beaders who want to personalize their work. The cost is $200 per person and includes materials. For more information, call 912-651-0942 or email, christinataylor@georgiasouthern.edu.

July 23-27. The Burton 4-H Center will be hosting a week long day camp program this summer the week of July 23-27. Each day will involve exciting and educational activities based on our marine environment, and of course time swimming at the beach, weather permitting. The day camp program is open to all children 8 to 15 years of age. Children can be dropped off as early as 7:30 a.m. each morning and picked up between 5:15 and 6:30 p.m. each day at the 4-H Center. There will also be free bus service every day from Whitemarsh Island for those parents wanting to take advantage of the service. Camp cost for the week is $165 per child. For more information, visit www.burton4h.org or call 912-786-5534.

Boys & Girls Clubs summer program registration

Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club, 510 East Charlton St.; Kayton-Frazier Boys & Girls Club, 801 Brewer St. Registration is currently being accepted for the Boys & Girls Club Summer Program offered June 11, through August 17, at two sites. Programs include: arts and crafts, sports and fitness activities, educational fun and fieldtrips. Kindergarten to age 12, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Lunch and an afternoon snack are served daily. Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club program cost is $10 membership (if not current) and $100 summer fee.

Kayton-Frazier Boys & Girls Club, ages 6 to age 12, Monday - Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Lunch and an afternoon snack are served daily. Kayton-Frazier Program cost is $2 new membership fee (if not current). Register now as space is limited. Registration ends June 10. For more information, visit www.bgcsavannah.org or call 912-233-2939, ext.2.

Smiles for Life benefits children’s charities

March- June 30. Godley Station Dental, 1000 Town Parke Blvd., Bldg. 100, Suite 101. Beginning this month, through June 30, Godley Station Dental in Pooler will provide teeth-whitening procedures to benefit the Coastal Children’s Advocacy Center and the Smiles for Life Foundation. The $209 cost is completely tax-deductible. The children’s advocacy center provides free services to children who have been abused or witnessed violence. For more information, call 912-748-8585.

Bonaventure Cemetery tours

2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m. Second Sunday of each month. Bonaventure Cemetery. Bonaventure Historical Society conducts tours of Bonaventure Cemetery on the second Sunday of each month. Tours begin at 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. Each tour lasts about an hour and there is no charge, but donations are welcome. Tour dates are: June 10; July 8; August 12; Sept. 9; Oct. 14; Nov. 11; Dec. 9. For more information, call 912-927-6145 or 912-236-2705 or email lhadwin@earthlink.net.

S.P.A.C.E. Winter/Spring classes now registering

Savannah’s Place for Art, Culture and Education Studios, 9 West Henry St. S.P.A.C.E. Studios is now registering students for Session II winter/spring visual arts classes and workshops. Day and evening sessions are offered for children, teens and adults in all skill levels. Sessions begin February 27 and are held at the Department of Cultural Affairs S.P.A.C.E. Studios. Six week classes are available, as well as weekend workshops. For more information, call 912-651-6783 or visit www.savannahga.gov/arts.

YMCA Spring registration

YMCA of Coastal Georgia branches are now accepting registration for youth soccer, baseball and micro T-ball. We have age divisions available for youth as young as three years old. Practice begins the week of March 19, so sign your child up today! Financial assistance is available. Program offerings vary by branch. Stop by your local YMCA to register. To locate a branch near you visit www.ymcaofcoastalga.org.

Oatland Island to host Toddler Tuesdays

Oatland Island Wildlife Center will host Toddler Tuesdays, an action-packed program designed for toddlers 6 months to 4 years, and their adults. Activities may include reading story books, singing songs and finger plays, crafts, games, guided walks and up-close encounters with Oatland’s animal ambassadors. Preregistration is required and closes at 4 p.m. the Monday before. Call 912-395-1500 to make a reservation. For more information, call 912-395-1212 or visit www.oatlandisland.org.

Second LIFE Thrift Store

Saturdays. Second Life, 308 Central Ave., Guyton. LIFE Inc. is a nonprofit organization with a focus of giving people with disabilities the tools that will enable them to be more independent. Your purchase from Second LIFE will go for home modifications such as wheelchair ramps, door widening, roll-in showers and assistive technology. LIFE Inc. was established 25 years ago in Savannah. LIFE’s service area is 11 counties. Donations of children’s clothes, sizes infant to 16, will be accepted by calling 912-772-4162. No stains or tears please. Monetary donations are also welcome.

Drinking Liberally

7:30 p.m. First and third Thursdays. Loco’s, second floor, 301 West Broughton St. We’re an informal, left-leaning group of folks who meet to talk about politics, the economy, sports, entertainment and anything else that pops up. Come join us. For more information, visit www.DrinkingLiberally.org.

Historic Savannah Chapter ABWA Meeting

6-7:50 p.m. Second Thursday of the month. Candler Heart and Lung Building, room 2. The Historic Savannah Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association meets. The cost is free. For more information, call 912-925-4980 or email blynneroberts@yahoo.com.

Psychotronic Film Night

8 p.m. Every Wednesday. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. The Psychotronic Film Society of Savannah shows obscure and/or under-appreciated films from around the world every Wednesday. Whether extremely well-made or “so bad they’re good,” their selections are always rare, unique and memorable. Check their Facebook page for updated listings. For more information, call 912-232-4447 or visit www.sentientbean.com/events/view/1433.

MOMSNext Meeting

10-11:30 a.m. First and third Monday of each month. Islands YMCA, 66 Johnny Mercer Blvd. MOMSnext invites moms to come, just as they are, to experience personal growth and practical help relevant to mothering during the school-aged years. Childcare provided upon request. For more information, call 912-898-4344 or email kymmccarty@hotmail.com.

11 a.m. First and third Thursday of each month. Lovezzola’s Pizza, 320 U.S. 80. Come and network with us. All business owners welcome. Cost for lunch. For more information, call 912-308-6768 or visit www.topnconnections.org.

Puppet Shows

10-11 a.m. Every Friday. Puppet People Party Place, 3119 Furber Ave, Thunderbolt. There will be an interactive puppet show, tour of the studio and mom and me puppet craft. Walk-ins welcome, reservations preferred. Cost: $10; $8 second child; Parents free. For more information, call 912-355-3366 or email Puppets@PuppetPeople.com.

Forsyth Farmers’ Market

9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Every Saturday. Forsyth Farmer’s Market, Bull Street and West Park Avenue. Farmers and local vendors will be at the south end of Forsyth Park. SNAP/EBT and WIC accepted. Free to browse. For more information, visit www.forsythfarmersmarket.org.

Savannah Women’s Business Network

11 a.m. Second and fourth Wednesday of each month. The Exchange Tavern, 6710 Waters Ave. Come and join us for our luncheon/networking event. Cost for lunch. For more information, call 912-572-2362 or visit www.pnconnections.org.

Weekend cannon firings

9 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, three times daily. Fort Pulaski National Monument, U.S. 80. The park features the nation’s largest fully functional reproduction cannon. Historic weapon demonstrations follow historic guidelines and portray uniforms and equipment of the Civil War. Cost: $5 entrance free, ages 15 and under free. For more information, call 912-786-5787 or visit www.nps.gov/fopu.

Jazz music

7:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays. Ruth’s Chris Steak House, 111 West Bay St. The Kim Polote’s jazz trio will be playing the music of Johnny Mercer. For more information, call 912-721-4800 or visit www.ruthschris.com.

4:30 p.m. Wednesday. Southwest Chatham Branch Library, 14097 Abercorn St. These sessions are filled with stories, songs, music and activities, especially for ages five to ten. For more information, call 912-925-8305

2-6 p.m. Tuesdays. Wesley Community Centers, 1601 Drayton St. Learn the art, history and technique to making quilts. For more information, call 912-447-5711.

Savannah Sings!

7-9 p.m. Every Thursday. Savannah Mall, 14045 Abercorn St. (meeting room-lower level). Open to all female singers. For more information, call 912-598-3005.

Toddler Third Thursday

10-11:30 a.m. Every third Thursday. The Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. This program is designed especially for preschoolers ages three to five and their adult companions. Toddlers will explore artwork from both our permanent and temporary exhibitions followed by a visit to the Jepson Education Studios. Cost is $5 per child with adult admission. For more information, call 912-790-8800 or visit www.telfair.org.

In collaboration with Coastal Empire Goodwill Industries. Free and open to the public, all classes are held at HAS Neighborhood Resource Center, 1407 Wheaton St. For more information, call 912-232-4232, Ext. 115 or visit www.savannahpha.com.

The Market at Trustees’ Gardens

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. The market, 10 East Broad St., next to the Pirates’ House Restaurant. The Market features local organic produce, food products, arts and crafts, live music, health and wellness information, and cooking demonstrations from local restaurants. SNAP/EBT and WIC accepted. For more information, call 912-443-3253, email mcastro@trusteesgarden.com or visit www.trusteesmarket.com.

First Friday for Folk Music

7:30 -9:30 p.m. First Friday of each month. First Presbyterian Church, 520 East Washington Ave. Sponsored by the Savannah Folk Music Society, this smoke-free, alcohol-free and family-friendly event features local and touring folk musicians. Recommended donation of $2 per person. For more information, call 912-786-6953 or visit www.savannahfolk.org.

9 a.m. Every Wednesday. Safe Kids Savannah, 420 Mall Blvd. Child car seat safety inspections are held by certified child passenger safety technicians. They will help examine child safety seats for recalls and to make sure the seats are installed correctly. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 912-356-2160 or visit www.safekidssavannah.org.

Dance Party

8 p.m. Every first and third Thursday. Savannah Ballroom, 11 Travis St. Come on out for dance parties at the Savannah Ballroom. Cost is $10 per person and $15 per couple. All ages welcome. For more information, call 912-335-3335 or go visit www.savannahballroomdancing.com.